Seven armed men were killed in Irbid (about 6 miles from here) during a raid by security forces on Tuesday night. The group of men was identified as Isis affiliates who were planning to carry out attacks on military and civil sites in Jordan. Thirteen other members of the group were arrested. One Jordanian Special Forces officer was killed.
The members of the North Jordan branch are all safe, but a bit shaken by the events, and many could hear the shooting and explosions during the night. The event took place in an area close to where two active members of the branch live. Power was shut off in their homes and they all stayed inside. The next morning it was over and life went back to normal in Irbid.
The comments we read on social media were patriotic and supportive of the king and the Jordanian Special Forces. The Special Forces officer who was killed has become a national hero and was promoted posthumously from captain to major. The king attended his funeral. Flags are flying and people are proud that Jordan has demonstrated once again their resolve to keep terrorist cells out of the country. Jordan is very blessed to have a good king. The people love him.
You can read about the events at jordantimes.com
http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanians-say-kingdom-has-no-place-terrorists
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